What is the proof (dalil) that after reading Holy Quran the reward can be sent to someone who is dead?

Answer : 151204

Published on: May 29, 2017

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

(Fatwa: 827/781/SD=9/1438)

It is lawful and correct to read the Holy Quran and send its reward to a deceased person. The dominant majority Ulama of Ahl sunnah agree to it. No Hadith speaks against it, rather various Hadiths speak that the reward of good acts do reach to the deceased person.